Gaston Cabernet Sauvignon

named for Amalia and Julio’s son, Christian Gastón, comes from the best lots of Cabernet on the vineyard, and is made and released only when the family feels that the wine will live up to its special designation. Generally this wine features a focused intensity along with a rich texture, with notes of cocoa and blackberries cradled in lush oak-driven aromas. Whatever the year, one constant remains: This wine represents the estate’s best.

2015 Palmaz Vineyards Gaston Cabernet Sauvignon

You could say the 2015 was the culmination of previous years combined. The fruit concentration and bold structure from sunny and warm harvests paired with the fruit-forward voluptuousness of a cooler year made for an enticing vintage. At first whiff, the nose hints at candied dates and turned earth, drawing you in further with culinary visions of warm stewed berries and toasted wood. On the palate, rich flavors of peanut brittle and caramelized oak create a powerful elegance. Well integrated tannins create a lingering finish that will outlast this vintage’s small production.